Could you be a hope punk? Jack Toohey on rebellious hope and why better things are possible
About this episode
Jack Toohey discusses his journey from despair to rebellious hope and the ideas in his book on creating a more just world.
Jack Toohey was flying high. Then he crashed. But from despair came renewal, and a rebellious hope. In 2023, when his social media post about housing affordability attracted over 20 million views — he knew he was onto something. He joins BIG IDEAS host Natasha Mitchell at the Make Good Festival at Bundanon , NSW to talk about the big ideas in his new book Better Things Are Possible: How Rebellious Hope Can Change the World. He wants to help you stop doomscrolling and reclaim the possibilities for creating a more just world. Speaker Jack TooheyCreative director, strategist, film-maker, and activistAuthor, Better Things Are Possible: How Rebellious Hope Can Change the World (2026).Jack on Substack Jack on Instagram Thanks to the Bundanon team and guest curator of the Make Good Festival Danielle Harvey
People in this episode
Host: Natasha Mitchell
Guest: Jack Toohey
Topics covered
- hope punk
- housing affordability
- social media
- activism
- justice
- renewal
Keywords
- hope punk
- housing affordability
- activism
- social media
- justice
- doomscrolling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC Australia
Books & works: Better Things Are Possible: How Rebellious Hope Can Change the World
Places: Bundanon
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